São José Population 2026
São José has a population of 200,000, making it the #145 biggest city in 🇧🇷 Brazil, located in Santa Catarina. Roughly 0.1% of Brazil's population lives here. It is about 62× smaller than São Paulo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
200,000
Rank in Brazil
#145
Coordinates
28.21°S, 49.16°W
~164 m elevation · America/Sao_Paulo
Distance to capital (Brasília)
1,388 km
862 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Santa Catarina
| City | Population | Rank in Brazil |
|---|---|---|
| Florianópolis | 508,826 | #42 |
| Joinville | 461,304 | #47 |
| Blumenau | 361,855 | #66 |
| São José | 270,299 | #98 |
| Jaraguá do Sul | 182,660 | #158 |
| Palhoça | 175,272 | #165 |
| Lages | 164,676 | #177 |
| Criciúma | 161,954 | #180 |
Cities near São José
- Braço do Norte33,773 people · ~7 km away
- Orleans23,661 people · ~20 km away
- Tubarão110,088 people · ~32 km away
- Capivari de Baixo23,975 people · ~33 km away
- Urussanga20,919 people · ~37 km away
- Cocal do Sul17,240 people · ~46 km away
FAQ
What is the population of São José?
São José has a population of 200,000 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #145 biggest city in Brazil.
What region is São José in?
São José is located in Santa Catarina, Brazil.
Is São José the capital of Brazil?
No, the capital of Brazil is Brasília, about 1,388 km away.
Sources & notes
Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.